50 Yuan (Return of Macau to China) 1997 front 50 Yuan (Return of Macau to China) 1997 back
50 Yuan (Return of Macau to China) 1997 photo
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50 Yuan Return of Macau to China

1997 year
Gold (.999) 155.5517 g -
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
50 Yuan (50元, 伍拾圆) 50 CNY = USD 7.10
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
155.5517 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#163788
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y906a

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Yuan (Return of Macau to China) 1997 from People's Republic of China made of Gold (.999) weighing 155.5517 g is that it was issued to commemorate the return of Macau to China from Portuguese rule, which took place on December 20, 1999. The coin's design features the Ruins of St. Paul's, a historic landmark in Macau, on one side, and the National Emblem of the People's Republic of China on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 50,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  11800 - - - - - -

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